Local expert speaks about Trump's Supreme Court pick

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10 July, 2018, 02:17

He did not reveal his short list. but he is believed to be considering three men and one woman, all of whom have strong conservative credentials.

John Roberts now serves as the chief White House correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC).

Casey's opposition extends to Fox Chapel's Thomas M. Hardiman, who sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the majority leader, has tried to warn the president through gentle nudging that Hardiman and Kethledge would be the safest choices for confirmation.

Kethledge serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Barrett, confirmed to the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on October 31, has faced opposition by abortion rights groups because she has called Roe v. Wade an erroneous decision.

Before boarding Air Force One en route to Washington, Trump said he was considering four people and that of those under consideration, "you can't go wrong". "And after that 36 year period, we only have a single individual on the court who has expressly said he would overturn Roe". Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski is in the spotlight for similar reasons.

President Trump spent the weekend discussing his options with other officials and is expected to announce his pick Monday night.

Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana said he was bracing for a tough confirmation battle as Democrats focus on abortion.

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Later in the week, the president also suggested that of the four reported shortlisted candidates, he had preferences, telling reporters: "I think I have it down to four people".

Relishing the guessing game beyond the White House gates, Trump had little to say about his choice.

A person familiar with the selection process earlier indicated Trump was narrowing the field, with Barrett the least likely among the four to be chosen. The ads will simply tell viewers who the nominee is and explain why they are qualified to sit on the Supreme Court.

Recent developments underline the shrewdness of Trump's campaign team, which published a list of potential court nominees with stellar conservative credentials before he faced off against Hillary Clinton.

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Before retiring in 2013, Kyl was a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will be the first to consider the nomination. Republicans control the Senate by a 51-49 majority, making any efforts by Democrats to thwart Trump's nominee an uphill battle.

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